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Hazell GA, Nott VR, Ayres S, Frize G, Kirkhope N, Fidler S, Foster C. Impact of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on viral suppression for young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV infection. AIDS Care 2024; 36:320-325. [PMID: 36007134 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2114986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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We compared virological and immunological outcomes for young adults with perinatally-acquired HIV infection (YAPaHIV) in the year preceding, and year of, UK SARS-CoV-2 lockdown restrictions, in a service that maintained face-to-face appointments. Retrospective single-centre cohort analysis from; Period 1(P1) twelve months before the first national lockdown - 23rd March 2019-23rd March 2020, period 2(P2) twelve months of varied restrictions - 24th March 2020-24th March 2021. Data collected from electronic records included age, ethnicity, sex, HIV viral load (VL) (suppression ≤ 200 copies/ml), CD4 count (cells/μL), clinical events, and appointment frequency/modality. Descriptive analysis was comparative between periods. Of 177 YAPaHIV: 56% were female, 86.9% were black, median age at lockdown 23 years (IQR: 21-27). One individual was lost to follow up and excluded from subsequent analysis. 147/176 (83.5%) had a suppressed VL in P1 compared with 156/176 (88.6%) in P2. Of those detectable, median VL was 3200 copies/ml (IQR: 925-36500) in P1, and 911copies/ml (IQR: 317-52300) in P2. In P1, median CD4 was 675 (IQR: 447-845.25). 32(18%) had a CD4 < 350 (median 216.5 [IQR: 94.25-269.75]). 110 (59.5%) had a CD4 count in P2, median 551.5cells/μL (IQR: 329.25-761.25). Thirty one had CD4 < 350 (median 202 [IQR: 134.5-296]). Maintaining face-to-face appointments for vulnerable patients, with remote consultation for stable patients, maintained high levels of care engagement and suppression in a YAPaHIV cohort despite pandemic restrictions.
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Kahn NF, Asante PG, Guler J, Reyes V, Anan Y, Bocek K, Kidd KM, Richardson LP, Christakis DA, Pratt W, Sequeira GM. Caregiver perspectives on receiving gender-affirming care with their transgender and gender diverse adolescents via telemedicine. LGBTQ+ FAMILY : AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL 2024; 20:190-200. [PMID: 38721330 PMCID: PMC11075659 DOI: 10.1080/27703371.2024.2317139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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Telemedicine may help improve access to gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents. Parents or guardians (i.e., caregivers) of TGD adolescents play a critical role in supporting TGD adolescents in accessing this care. The purpose of this study was to explore caregivers' perspectives regarding their adolescent receiving pediatric gender-affirming care via telemedicine to help providers and health systems optimize this modality for future care delivery. Caregivers (n=18) of TGD adolescents ages 14-17 participated in semi-structured, individual interviews that were transcribed and analyzed qualitatively. Caregivers cited participating in visits from their home environment, decreased anxiety, COVID safety, ability to have more family members attend, no transportation demands, and effective delivery of care as advantages of telemedicine. Disadvantages included dysphoria or discomfort with self-image, impersonal provider-patient interactions, video teleconferencing fatigue, difficulty with portal navigation, connectivity issues, and lack of privacy. Caregivers largely deferred to their child's preference regarding the choice of visit modality, but many reported a preference for the first to be conducted in-person, and follow-up and less complex visits via telemedicine. Health systems should consider these perspectives as they adapt telemedicine infrastructure to better meet the needs of patients and their families.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- The Information School, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Emezue CN, Karnik NS, Sabri B, Anakwe A, Bishop-Royse JC, Dan-Irabor D, Froilan AP, Dunlap A, Li Q, Julion W. Mental Telehealth Utilization Patterns Among High School Students from Racial and Ethnic Minority Backgrounds Affected by Violence and Substance Use. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024:10.1007/s40615-024-01936-y. [PMID: 38366279 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-024-01936-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recent data show high school students from racial and ethnic minority (REM) backgrounds in the United States confront a twofold challenge, marked by the highest rates of firearm-related homicides since 1994 and increased youth substance use. The pandemic increased online and telehealth usage opportunities for at-risk REM youth. Therefore, this study investigated (1) the frequency and prevalence of co-occurring youth violence and substance use among REM adolescents, (2) racial/ethnic, age, and natal sex (as gender data was not collected) differences in patterns and trends in co-occurring youth violence and substance use among REM adolescents, and (3) the relationship between these syndemic issues and REM adolescent mental telehealth use during the pandemic. METHODS Data was sourced from a nationally representative sample of U.S. 9th-12th students (n = 3241) who completed the CDC's 2021 Adolescent and Behavioral Experiences Survey (ABES). Using univariate (frequency distribution), bivariate (Pearson's chi-squared test), and multivariate logistic regression models, we examined seven violence victimization outcomes, four violence perpetration outcomes, two family violence outcomes, and six substance use outcomes and their associations with telehealth use for mental health (dependent variable) among REM adolescents. RESULTS This sample was primarily female (50.7%), Black or African American (48.3%), Hispanic or Latinx (20.6%), and identified as straight or heterosexual (69.5%). The study found significant sex-based differences in violence perpetration/victimization, substance use, and telehealth use for mental health. In general, mental telehealth use was significantly associated with substance use among REM adolescents (cigarette smoking, vaping, alcohol, marijuana, prescription meds, and illicit drug use) (p-value = .001). Mental telehealth use was also significantly associated with all peer and family violence outcomes (p < 0.001). Controlling for covariates, gun carrying was associated with 4.8 times higher odds of using mental telehealth. Students in a physical fight or carrying a weapon (gun, knife, or club) on school property had 2.45 times and 8.09 times the odds of utilizing mental telehealth. Bullied students were 2.5 times more likely to use mental telehealth (p-value < 0.05). Illicit drug use (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, and ecstasy) was associated with a higher likelihood of mental telehealth use (AOR = 1.3, p-value = .05). CONCLUSION Our results suggest crucial insights for shaping violence and substance use prevention strategies, with implications for the future of online and telehealth behavioral services. Mental telehealth help-seeking emerges as a crucial avenue for supporting adolescents affected by violence and substance use, especially when they face obstacles to accessing traditional services. It can work in tandem with in-person services to address these challenges.
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- Chuka N Emezue
- Department of Women, Children, and Family Nursing, College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR), University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Missouri Kansas City - Volker Campus, Kansas City, USA
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- Faculty Practice and Department of Women, Children, and Family Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Women, Children, and Family Nursing, College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA
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- University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Jackson, USA
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- Department of Women, Children, and Family Nursing, College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA
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Barney A, Mendez-Contreras S, Hills NK, Buckelew SM, Raymond-Flesch M. Telemedicine in an adolescent and young adult medicine clinic: a mixed methods study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:680. [PMID: 37349720 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09634-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents and young adults are a diverse patient population with unique healthcare needs including sensitive and confidential services. Many clinics serving this population began offering telemedicine during the Covid-19 pandemic. Little is known regarding patient and parent experiences accessing these services via telemedicine. METHODS To assess for trends and disparities in telemedicine utilization in the first year of the pandemic, we used the electronic health record to obtain patient demographic data from an adolescent and young adult medicine clinic in a large urban academic institution. Characteristics of patients who had accessed telemedicine were compared to those who were only seen in person. Mean age was compared using t-test, while other demographic variables were compared using chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test. We performed qualitative semi-structured interviews with patients and parents of patients in order to characterize their experiences and preferences related to accessing adolescent medicine services via telemedicine compared to in-person care. RESULTS Patients that identified as female, white race, Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity were more likely to have utilized telemedicine. Telemedicine use was also more prevalent among patients who were privately insured and who live farther from the clinic. Although interview participants acknowledged the convenience of telemedicine and its ability to improve access to care for people with geographic or transportation barriers, many expressed preferences for in-person visits. This was based on desire for face-to-face interactions with their providers, and perception of decreased patient and parent engagement in telemedicine visits compared to in-person visits. Participants also expressed concern that telemedicine does not afford as much confidentiality for patients. CONCLUSIONS More work is needed to address patient and parent preferences for telemedicine as an adjunct modality to in-person adolescent and young adult medicine services. Optimizing quality and access to telemedicine for this patient population can improve overall healthcare for this patient population.
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- Angela Barney
- Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, United States.
- Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego, San Diego, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, United States
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- Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, United States
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- Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, United States
- Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California, San Francisco, United States
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Perry MF. Confidential Telehealth Care for Adolescents: Challenges and Solutions Identified During the COVID-19 Pandemic. CURRENT PEDIATRICS REPORTS 2023; 11:1-8. [PMID: 37363323 PMCID: PMC10258077 DOI: 10.1007/s40124-023-00288-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Purpose of review To identify lessons learned about maintaining confidentiality for adolescent telehealth care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent findings Adolescents, parents, and providers recognize benefits of telehealth for confidential care while also identifying potential risks for confidentiality breach unique to the telehealth care setting. Summary Rapid implementation of telehealth care during COVID-19 presented an opportunity to test strategies that protect confidentiality for adolescents accessing care through telehealth. Policy, practice, and provider-level interventions are needed to ensure that adolescents can access confidential care through telehealth.
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- Martha F. Perry
- Department of Pediatrics, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC USA
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Rea S, Mikesell L, Cuddihy C, Perry M, Allison B. Exploring the Complexity of Telehealth Privacy Through a Lens of Adolescent Development. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2023; 33:220-235. [PMID: 36655804 DOI: 10.1177/10497323231151596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Many challenges exist related to ensuring adolescent privacy with health care providers (HCPs), and the rapid integration of telehealth visits has created additional complexities in organizing privacy for adolescents. Through interviews with adolescent patients and their parents (n = 34), this qualitative analysis aimed to explore the complicated relationship and balance of adolescent alone time with HCPs, parental presence and support, and organization of privacy in order to consider how privacy during telehealth visits may contribute to adolescents' healthy development. A framework by Blum et al. (2014) proposed four central goals of adolescent development: emotional security, engagement with learning, self-efficacy, and decision-making skills. This conceptual framework was used to outline the ways in which adolescent privacy during telehealth impacts adolescent development. Some adolescents reported that having their parents present during their telehealth visit afforded reassurance and comfort, and many parents explained that they served as a role-model during their adolescent's telehealth visit. However, other adolescents felt higher emotional security when they could establish an independent relationship with their HCP, with many describing how privacy during their telehealth visit enabled them to have more sensitive discussions with their HCP. Adolescents and parents also reported that telehealth allowed increased experiential learning for adolescents, given their proficiency with technology and ability to access their health care visits autonomously. Furthermore, the organization of privacy was complicated by a lack of understanding whose responsibility it was to facilitate alone time between the adolescent and HCP, as well as external factors such as location and quality of technology and the proximity of family members in the home. By ensuring opportunities for private healthcare encounters, both in telehealth and in-person visits, HCPs and parents can help support adolescents in achieving successful and healthy development.
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- Samantha Rea
- 12267Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- 2332University of North Carolina System, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- 2332University of North Carolina System, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Yıldırım M, Çiçek İ. Fear of COVID-19 and Smartphone Addiction Among Turkish Adolescents: Mitigating Role of Resilience. FAMILY JOURNAL (ALEXANDRIA, VA.) 2022:10664807221139510. [PMCID: PMC9692174 DOI: 10.1177/10664807221139510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The objective of the present study is to examine the mediating effect of resilience on the association between fear of COVID-19 and smartphone addiction in the era of COVID-19. Participants included 508 Turkish adolescents (53.9% girls; M = 17.78 ± 1.11 years) attending high schools or supplementary schools and completed measures of fear of COVID-19, smartphone addiction, and resilience. Girls reported higher scores on fear of COVID-19 and smartphone addiction and lower scores on resilience than their peers. Findings indicated that fear of COVID-19 significantly predicted resilience and smartphone addiction. Resilience also significantly predicted smartphone addiction. Mediation analysis showed that resilience partially mediated the relationship of fear of COVID-19 with smartphone addiction. Overall, current results suggest that high levels of fear of COVID-19 fuel the development of smartphone symptoms through reduced resilience. The fear of the COVID-19-smartphone addiction association appeared to be partially explained through resilience.
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- Murat Yıldırım
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Letters. Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, Agri, Turkey
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- Department of Child Development, Batman University, Batman, Turkey
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Kaku SM, Sibeoni J, Basheer S, Chang JPC, Dahanayake DMA, Irarrazaval M, Lachman JM, Mapayi BM, Mejia A, Orri M, Jui-Goh T, Uddin MS, Vallance I. Global child and adolescent mental health perspectives: bringing change locally, while thinking globally. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2022; 16:82. [PMID: 36345001 PMCID: PMC9640779 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-022-00512-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) are a global priority. Different countries across the globe face unique challenges in CAMH services that are specific to them. However, there are multiple issues that are also similar across countries. These issues have been presented in this commentary from the lens of early career CAMH professionals who are alumni of the Donald J Cohen Fellowship program of the IACAPAP. We also present recommendations that can be implemented locally, namely, how promoting mental health and development of children and adolescents can result in better awareness and interventions, the need to improve quality of care and access to care, use of technology to advance research and practices in CAMH, and how investing in research can secure and support CAMH professionals and benefit children and adolescents across the globe. As we continue to navigate significant uncertainty due to dynamic circumstances globally, bolstering collaborations by "bringing change locally, while thinking globally" are invaluable to advancing global CAMH research, clinical service provision, and advancement of the field.
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- Sowmyashree Mayur Kaku
- Centre for Advanced Research and Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders (CAREADD), St. John's Medical College Hospital and St. John's Research Institute, Bangalore, India.
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hopital Centre, Cedex, France ,grid.508487.60000 0004 7885 7602ECSTRRA Team, UMR-1153, Université de Paris, Inserm, Paris, France
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- grid.513003.4Department of Psychiatry, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala India
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- grid.411508.90000 0004 0572 9415Child Psychiatry Division, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Millenium Institute for Research in Depression and Personality, Santiago, Chile
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- grid.4991.50000 0004 1936 8948Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- grid.10824.3f0000 0001 2183 9444Mental health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State Nigeria
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- grid.5379.80000000121662407Division of Psychology of Mental Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- grid.412078.80000 0001 2353 5268Department of Psychiatry, McGill Group for Suicide Studies, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC Canada
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- grid.414752.10000 0004 0469 9592Department of Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Buangkok Green, Singapore
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- grid.440425.30000 0004 1798 0746Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University (Malaysia campus), Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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- grid.4991.50000 0004 1936 8948Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Garrett SM, Rose SB, McKinlay EM. Young people talk about primary care and telehealth: A survey of 15- to 25-year olds in the Wellington region of New Zealand. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e6345-e6355. [PMID: 36263614 PMCID: PMC10092684 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.14076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Young people are known to face challenges when accessing healthcare and generally have low rates of health service utilisation. Use of telehealth might be one way to improve access, but evidence is needed from young people as to how acceptable it is. This online survey of 15- to 25-year olds in the greater Wellington region of New Zealand sought young people's views on telehealth (phone and videocalls) as a means of accessing primary care. The survey included both forced-choice questions and free-text options. We report here on the free-text data from open-ended questions that were qualitatively analysed using template analysis. A total of 346 participants took part between August 6 and September 21, 2021, of whom 60% were female, 12% Māori (indigenous) ethnicity, and 38% had used telehealth methods of consulting previously. Analysis was undertaken of the free-text comments that were provided by 132 participants (38%). Although those contributing comments described both benefits and drawbacks to using telehealth, more drawbacks were cited, with specific examples given to illustrate a range of concerns and potential limitations of telehealth including privacy, communication difficulties and compromised quality of care. Participants thought telehealth could be used successfully in specific situations, for example by people concerned about leaving the house due to anxiety, illness or being immunocompromised and for simple consultations or when the person knows exactly what they need. Respondents expressed a strong desire to be offered the choice between in-person and telehealth consultations. Providing young people with a choice of consultation mode together with clear information about all aspects of a telehealth consultation is important if clinicians want young people to engage with this method of primary care service delivery.
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- Susan M. Garrett
- Department of Primary Health Care and General PracticeUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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- Department of Primary Health Care and General PracticeUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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- Department of Primary Health Care and General PracticeUniversity of OtagoWellingtonNew Zealand
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Xu JC, Haider SA, Sharma A, Blumenfeld K, Cheng J, Mazzola CA, Orrico KO, Rosenow J, Stacy J, Stroink A, Tomei K, Tumialán LM, Veeravagu A, Linskey ME, Schwalb J. Telehealth in Neurosurgery: 2021 Council of State Neurosurgical Societies National Survey Results. World Neurosurg 2022; 168:e328-e335. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.09.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Adolescent Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of the Impact of the Pandemic on Developmental Milestones. Behav Sci (Basel) 2022; 12:bs12070220. [PMID: 35877290 PMCID: PMC9311591 DOI: 10.3390/bs12070220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This review explores the literature regarding the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the navigation of developmental milestones among adolescents, specifically those in late adolescence, across several domains of their lives. The exploration is contextualized globally, focusing on five key areas: mental health, physical health, education, peer relationships, and family relationships. Implications for practice and interventions are explored in each key area to provide recommendations for those working with adolescents, as well as future research. The changes brought about by the pandemic and the readjustment to what some have referred to as the “new normalcy” will undoubtedly have lasting effects on all areas of life for this cohort of adolescents, who have shown remarkable resilience navigating this new and unfamiliar world. These changes are synthesized, with the aim to highlight differences and similarities of the shared experiences of the pandemic globally. After exploring the current realities, this chapter goes on to outline the ways in which the experience of such a significant developmental period of one’s life during the COVID-19 pandemic will have an impact on adolescents for years to come. Although it is still impossible to comprehend the long-term effects, in examining proximal effects, we can postulate distal implications and potential future effects, as well as possible ways to mitigate these implications as we transition back to more of what was experienced pre-pandemic life, from a post-pandemic experience.
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Crawford D, Van Cleve S, McCarthy AM, Kimm V, Nielsen AK, Lee J. Exploring the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Children and Families Cared for by Pediatric-Focused Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. J Pediatr Health Care 2022; 36:321-329. [PMID: 35153108 PMCID: PMC8784574 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected children and families. The study purpose was to better understand the perceptions of pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (P-APRNs) on the impact of COVID-19 on patients and practice. METHOD A 25-item electronic survey including Likert scales, multiple choice , and open-ended questions was sent by e-mail to electronic mailing list of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. RESULTS Responses (N = 109) reflect the magnitude of challenges affecting child physical health, mental health, parental stress, and social determinants of health. P-APRNs expect greater refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine compared with other vaccines. Telehealth use continues at an increased rate and greater resources are needed to support clinical practice. DISCUSSION The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the lives of children, families, and P-APRN practice. These findings reflect challenges and opportunities moving forward. P-APRNs are well-prepared to lead change to support better and more equitable outcomes for all.
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- Daniel Crawford
- Daniel Crawford, Associate Professor (Clinical) & Director, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA.
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- Susan Van Cleve, Clinical Professor, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA
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- Ann Marie McCarthy, Professor, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA
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- Vanessa Kimm, Assistant Professor (Clinical), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA
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- Anne K. Nielsen, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, General Pediatrics/Child Protection Program, The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA
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- Jihye Lee, PhD Student, The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City, IA
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Lindberg LD, Mueller J, Haas M, Jones RK. Telehealth for Contraceptive Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a 2021 National Survey. Am J Public Health 2022; 112:S545-S554. [PMID: 35767798 PMCID: PMC10490317 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2022.306886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Objectives. To investigate trends in the use and quality of telehealth for contraceptive care during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Methods. The 2021 Guttmacher Survey of Reproductive Health Experiences is a national online survey of 6211 people assigned female at birth, aged 18 to 49 years, and that ever had penile‒vaginal sex. We used weighted bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions to analyze the use of telehealth for contraceptive care and the quality of this care. Results. Of the respondents, 34% received a contraceptive service in the 6 months before the survey; of this group, 17% utilized telehealth. Respondents who were uninsured at some point in the 6 months before the survey had greater odds of using telehealth for this care. Respondents had lower odds of rating the person-centeredness of their care as "excellent" if they received services via telehealth compared with in person (25% vs 39%). Conclusions. Telehealth has helped bridge gaps in contraceptive care deepened by COVID-19. More work is needed to improve the quality of care and reduce access barriers to ensure telehealth can meet its full potential as part of a spectrum of care options. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(S5):S545-S554. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.306886).
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- Laura D Lindberg
- At the time of this work, all of the authors were with the Guttmacher Institute, New York, NY
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- At the time of this work, all of the authors were with the Guttmacher Institute, New York, NY
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- At the time of this work, all of the authors were with the Guttmacher Institute, New York, NY
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- At the time of this work, all of the authors were with the Guttmacher Institute, New York, NY
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Ziani M, Trépanier E, Goyette M. Voices of Teens and Young Adults on the Subject of Teleconsultation in the COVID-19 Context. J Patient Exp 2022; 9:23743735221092565. [PMID: 35434286 PMCID: PMC9008313 DOI: 10.1177/23743735221092565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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This article describes the perceptions of adolescents and young adults aged 14 to
25 years who live in Québec (Canada) and obtained health services via
teleconsultation for the first time, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eleven
young people who had received physical health services (medicine, physiotherapy,
speech therapy, or nutritionist) participated in virtual semi-structured
interviews. These interviews shed light on how these adolescents and young
adults experienced the adaptation of the intervention and how effective they
perceived the intervention to be. The article concludes with some thoughts for
practitioners.
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- Melissa Ziani
- École nationale d’administration publique, Montréal, Canada
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- Département de médecine de famille et de médecine d’urgence, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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- École nationale d’administration publique, Montréal, Canada
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Shim JY, Kaur R, Laufer MR, Grimstad FW. The Use of Telemedicine in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2022; 35:133-137. [PMID: 34619357 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To study the feasibility of virtual visits for ambulatory encounters in pediatric and adolescent gynecology DESIGN: A retrospective review SETTING: Boston Children's Hospital PARTICIPANTS: Patients who were seen virtually through the Division of Gynecology between January 1, 2020 and June 1, 2020 MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Patient demographics, visit diagnoses, and operational characteristics of the completed visits RESULTS: There were a total of 654 virtual visits for 614 patients. Ninety-one percent (n=558) of patients were in-state, and the median age of patients was 17 years (range 0 - 37 years). The majority were return visits (n=502, 76.8%), 115 (17.6%) were new patient visits, and 32 (4.89%) were post-operative visits. The median virtual visit duration was 12 minutes and 39 seconds (range 5 minutes to over 1 hour). The most common gynecologic diagnoses were dysmenorrhea/endometriosis (n=485, 74.2%), abnormal uterine bleeding (n=225, 34.4%), and pelvic pain (n=82, 12.5%). The percentage of virtual visits which required an in-person follow-up visit within 90 days was low (n=14, 2.1%). Five of these were within 30 days from the initial virtual visit, 6 were within 60 days, and 3 were within 90 days. CONCLUSION Telemedicine is a feasible method for expanding access to, and healthcare delivery for, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, with low rates of short interval in-person follow-up required. Virtual visits can be conducted for a range of patients with a variety of gynecologic conditions, upon initial presentation and follow-up.
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- Jessica Y Shim
- Division of Gynecology, Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Innovative and Digital Health Accelerator, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Gynecology, Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Gynecology, Department of Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Adolescents and young adults (AYA) use social media more than any other generation, including to learn about their health. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic further accelerated both health harming and health benefits of technology use. Also, during this time, medical professionals moved more quickly to virtual visits, changing AYA, family, and provider interactions and expectations. Remote health care, broader technology use, and improved youth engagement have the potential to address long-standing barriers to health equity. Telehealth disadvantages still exist, however, especially for those with decreased access. Recent rapid changes have not allowed for sufficient study to address optimizing the experience, effectiveness, and utilization of remote health care. Fortunately, because of their expansive engagement with social media and technology, AYA are paving the way toward a digital health future. Health professionals are encouraged to improve their virtual and social media interactions with AYA patients, while finding ways to improve health equity. [Pediatr Ann. 2022;51(4):e161-e166.].
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Tessarollo V, Scarpellini F, Costantino I, Cartabia M, Canevini MP, Bonati M. Distance Learning in Children with and without ADHD: A Case-control Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Atten Disord 2022; 26:902-914. [PMID: 34388941 DOI: 10.1177/10870547211027640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This research involved the parents of ADHD students to explore how their children coped with online distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic and what implications this schooling method had on their emotional and behavioral well-being. METHOD Data were collected during lockdown using an online questionnaire addressed to 100 mothers and were compared with 184 matched controls from a national survey launched in the same period. RESULTS Attention span, spontaneous commitment, and autonomy in distance learning was found to be more limited in ADHD group. Compared to controls, 21.7% of ADHD students were not assessed and 40.9% did not receive grades. Behavioral changes were reported in both groups (64.2%), represented mainly by restlessness, aggressiveness, and anxiety. CONCLUSION Distance education increases academic difficulties, especially in ADHD pupils. The effects of lockdown should be adequately evaluated upon school reopening and appropriate recovery interventions should be planned.
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- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Allison BA, Rea S, Mikesell L, Perry MF. Adolescent and Parent Perceptions of Telehealth Visits: A Mixed-Methods Study. J Adolesc Health 2022; 70:403-413. [PMID: 34756777 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Telehealth presents unique benefits and challenges for adolescents and their parents. This study aimed to explore adolescent and parent perceptions of privacy, confidentiality, and therapeutic alliance during telehealth video visits. METHODS This was a cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed-methods study. English-speaking parents and 13- to 17-year-old adolescents who completed a video visit at eight academic-affiliated pediatric primary care practices in the Southeastern U.S. were recruited between September 2020 and January 2021. Online surveys were administered and analyzed using descriptive and bivariable analysis. Subsequent semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Forty-eight adolescents and 104 parents completed surveys. Fourteen adolescents and 20 parents were interviewed. Mean ages of adolescents and parents were 15 and 46 years, respectively, and most participants identified as female, non-Hispanic, and white. Seventy-seven percent of adolescents reported very private telehealth visits. Most privacy concerns were related to the location of the visit in the patient's home or family members overhearing. Adolescents reported that alone time with their provider increased comfort in discussing sensitive issues, although only 31% of adolescents reported having time alone with their provider during their telehealth visit. Neither adolescents nor parents reported concerns about confidentiality. Interviews suggested that adolescent autonomy and independence in accessing health care may explain the positive relationship observed between therapeutic alliance and privacy. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents and parents describe telehealth as convenient, useful, private, and confidential. Providers should strive to maximize privacy and the therapeutic alliance during video visits, including encouraging alone time and supporting adolescent autonomy and independence.
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- Bianca A Allison
- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Public Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Rutgers University School of Communication and Information, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Efendi D, Hasan F, Natalia R, Utami AR, Sonko I, Asmarini TA, Yuningsih R, Wanda D, Sari D. Nursing care recommendation for pediatric COVID-19 patients in the hospital setting: A brief scoping review. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263267. [PMID: 35113925 PMCID: PMC8812980 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The hospitalization of children during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their physical and mental health. Pediatric nurses have faced challenges in providing high-quality nursing care for children and their families. However, the pediatric nursing care recommendations for COVID-19 patients in the hospital setting remain unclear. The current scoping review provides recommendations for nursing interventions for pediatric COVID-19 patients in the hospital setting. METHODS AND FINDINGS The selected articles containing management and nursing recommendations for COVID-19 that have occurred in pediatric patients ages 0-19 years old. A search strategy was developed and implemented in seven databases. We included peer-reviewed articles that reported observational or interventional studies, as well as policy papers, guides or guidelines, letters and editorials, and web articles. A total of 134 articles and other documents relevant to this review were included. We categorized the results based on The Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC) taxonomy which consists of six domains (e.g., Physiological: Basic); eleven classes (e.g., Nutrition Support); and eighteen intervention themes (e.g., Positioning, Family Presence Facilitation, Family Support, and Discharge Planning). CONCLUSION Apart from the intervention of physical problems, there is a need to promote patient- and family-centered care, play therapy, and discharge planning to help children and families cope with their new situation.
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- Defi Efendi
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Universitas Indonesia Hospital, Depok, Indonesia
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- School of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Mitra Bunda Health Institute, Batam, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
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- School of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, The Quadrangle, Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Gatot Soebroto Indonesian Central of Army Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dr. Dradjat Prawiranegara General Hospital, Banten, Indonesia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
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- School of Nursing, Prima Nusantara Health Institute, Bukittinggi, Indonesia
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Moorman LK. COVID-19 pandemic-related transition to telehealth in child and adolescent mental health. FAMILY RELATIONS 2022; 71:7-17. [PMID: 34898779 PMCID: PMC8652725 DOI: 10.1111/fare.12588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This article explores one mental health company's urgent response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the multifaceted implications of quickly transitioning to telehealth services. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this article is to share information with interdisciplinary professionals about the planning, implementation, and results of transitioning to telehealth services during a pandemic. PROCEDURES We compiled practice-related data regarding company attendance rates and customer and employee satisfaction with telehealth. Data include feedback from more than 40 clinicians and 60 families. RESULTS The data suggest there are both benefits and limitations to engaging in telehealth services within a mental health company. Attendance rates increased dramatically, engagement improved with adolescents but proved challenging with the younger children. Telehealth helped overcome many typical barriers to mental health treatment. Concerns remain regarding confidentiality, assessment of abuse and neglect, and ability to read nonverbal social cues. CONCLUSION Families and practitioners experienced the convenience and benefits of telehealth but also expressed concerns over certain limitations. Finding a responsible way to incorporate telehealth into practice postpandemic is a priority for mental health practitioners, both now and in the immediate future.
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- Leslie K. Moorman
- Family Science and Human DevelopmentMontclair State UniversityMontclairNew JerseyUSA
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English A, Brindis CD. Health, Safety, and Well-Being of Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States: What Is at Stake Beyond 2021? J Adolesc Health 2022; 70:175-185. [PMID: 35063149 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Abigail English
- Center for Adolescent Health & the Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Gillings School of Global Public Health, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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- Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine, UCSF, San Francisco, California; Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Resource Center, UCSF, San Francisco, California; Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, UCSF, San Francisco, California
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Kaku SM. Mental health of children with neurodevelopmental disorders during COVID-19: A brief report of family experiences from a low and middle income country. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry 2022; 27:269-277. [PMID: 34128414 PMCID: PMC8819562 DOI: 10.1177/13591045211026058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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COVID-19 has grossly impacted lives of people across the globe. In particular, children have also been affected due to closure of schools, therapy, and day care centers. Families have been challenged with new circumstances, and mental health professionals are coming up with novel ways to help these families who have children with mental health issues. This article describes experiences of families who have children with a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder with comorbid mental health difficulties and their ways of coping with the pandemic challenges. The series will throw light on ground level experiences of families during the pandemic, give insights into their ways of adapting, and brings out problem areas which healthcare professionals must work on, to design novel ways of care. The case series is novel and a similar report has probably not been presented from India or other low and middle income countries.
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- Sowmyashree M Kaku
- Center for Advanced Research and Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders (CAREADD), 236748St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Choo ZY, Lenti G, Castaneda J, Hart C, Young S, Alcocer Alkureishi L. Effects of Telemedicine on Pediatric Clinical Care During COVID-19. Pediatr Ann 2021; 50:e503-e508. [PMID: 34889136 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20211110-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has provided unprecedented opportunity for the growth of telemedicine in pediatrics. Clinics rapidly expanded their telemedicine capabilities and converted in-person visits to virtual visits to offer patients continued care while limiting infection risks. Although the transition to video visits has several benefits-patient convenience, versatility of care, ease of follow up, and management of chronic conditions-these gains are only available to those who have the requisite technology access and literacy needed to conduct a video visit. The need for technology-dependent care stands to further widen preexisting disparities in access to care for those who cannot use or afford the necessary technology. Our article explores some of these benefits and challenges and reminds us that although telemedicine has proven to have high utility for many patients, there are improvements that must still be made to ensure equitable accessibility and durability of virtual visits. [Pediatr Ann. 2021;50(12):e503-e508.].
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Koay WLA, Prabhakar S, Neilan A, Meyers J, Lee N, Rakhmanina N. Brief Report: Supporting Access to HIV Care for Children and Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic With Telemedicine and Rideshare. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2021; 88:384-388. [PMID: 34710072 PMCID: PMC8547581 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000002792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we scaled up telemedicine and rideshare services for clinic and laboratory visits for pediatric and adolescent patients with HIV. SETTING HIV subspecialty program for patients aged 0-24 years at Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC. METHODS Using the χ2 and Wilcoxon rank sum tests, we compared demographics, visit and laboratory data, and rideshare usage among patients who scheduled telemedicine at least once (telemedicine) versus those who never scheduled telemedicine (no-telemedicine) during the pandemic (April-September 2020). We compared the number and proportion of scheduled and completed clinic visits before the pandemic (April-September 2019) with those during the pandemic. RESULTS We analyzed 178 pediatric and adolescent patients with HIV (median age 17.9 years, 89.3% Black, 48.9% male patients, 78.7% perinatally infected), of whom 70.2% and 28.6% used telemedicine and rideshare, respectively. Telemedicine patients scheduled more visits (236 vs 179, P < 0.0001) and completed a similar proportion of visits (81.8% vs 86.0%, P = 0.3805) compared with no-telemedicine patients. Laboratory testing rates (81.3% versus 98.5%, P = 0.0005) were lower in telemedicine patients compared with no-telemedicine patients. Rideshare usage (12.4% versus 26.5%, P = 0.0068) was lower in telemedicine versus no-telemedicine patients. During the pandemic, most of the patients (81.0%) had HIV RNA <200 copies/mL. The total number of completed visits and the proportion of visits completed were similar before and during the pandemic. CONCLUSION Most of the pediatric and adolescent patients with HIV used telemedicine and maintained HIV RNA <200 copies/mL during the pandemic. Despite rideshare usage, laboratory testing rates were lower with telemedicine compared with in-person visits.
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- Wei Li A Koay
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; and
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, Washington, DC
- Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Washington, DC
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Wood SM, Pickel J, Phillips AW, Baber K, Chuo J, Maleki P, Faust HL, Petsis D, Apple DE, Dowshen N, Schwartz LA. Acceptability, Feasibility, and Quality of Telehealth for Adolescent Health Care Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Study of Patient and Family Experiences. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2021; 4:e32708. [PMID: 34779782 PMCID: PMC8594732 DOI: 10.2196/32708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Data regarding the acceptability, feasibility, and quality of telehealth among adolescents and young adults (AYA) and their parents and caregivers (caregivers) are lacking. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the noninferiority of telehealth versus in-person visits by comparing acceptability with respect to efficiency, effectiveness, equity, patient-centeredness, and confidentiality. METHODS Cross-sectional web-based surveys were sent to caregivers and AYA following video visits within an Adolescent Medicine subspecialty clinic in May-July 2020. Proportions of AYA and caregivers who rated telehealth as noninferior were compared using chi-squared tests. Feasibility was assessed via items measuring technical difficulties. Deductive thematic analysis using the Institute of Medicine dimensions of health care quality was used to code open-ended question responses. RESULTS Survey response rates were 20.5% (55/268) for AYA and 21.8% (123/563) for caregivers. The majority of the respondents were White cisgender females. Most AYA and caregivers rated telehealth as noninferior to in-person visits with respect to confidentiality, communication, medication management, and mental health care. A higher proportion of AYA compared to caregivers found telehealth inferior with respect to confidentiality (11/51, 22% vs 3/118, 2.5%, P<.001). One-quarter (14/55) of the AYA patients and 31.7% (39/123) of the caregivers reported technical difficulties. The dominant themes in the qualitative data included advantages of telehealth for efficiency and equity of health care delivery. However, respondents' concerns included reduced safety and effectiveness of care, particularly for patients with eating disorders, owing to lack of hands-on examinations, collection of vital signs, and laboratory testing. CONCLUSIONS Telehealth was highly acceptable among AYA and caregivers. Future optimization should include improving privacy, ameliorating technical difficulties, and standardizing at-home methods of obtaining patient data to assure patient safety.
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- Sarah M Wood
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Gogineni V, Waselewski ME, Jamison CD, Bell JA, Hadler N, Chaudhry KA, Chang T, Mmeje OO. The future of STI screening and treatment for youth: a National Survey of youth perspectives and intentions. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:2006. [PMID: 34736427 PMCID: PMC8567981 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12091-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates continue to rise in the U.S., with disproportionately high rates among those aged 15–24 years. Effective programs and policies are necessary to address this growing public health problem. The purpose of this study is to assess the perspectives of a national sample of youth on access to STI care and behaviors regarding STIs. Methods MyVoice, a national text message survey of youth, was used to pose four open-ended questions on STI screening and treatment to 1115 youth aged 14–24 in August 2018. A mixed-methods strategy was employed for the study. Qualitative data was analyzed using a modified grounded theory approach. Summary statistics were calculated for demographic data and prevalence of themes. Results Of the 800 participants who responded to at least one question (72% response rate), mean age was 19 years (SD = 3.1), 55% identified as female, 61% identified as non-Hispanic white, and 33% qualified for free/reduced lunch. A majority felt it would be easy to get screened (69%) or treated (68%) for an STI. Nearly all respondents (95%) stated they would share an STI diagnosis with their sexual partners. Conclusions Despite high rates of STIs among youth, most respondents reported that STI screening and treatment is accessible, and they would share an STI diagnosis with their partner. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-12091-y.
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- Vinaya Gogineni
- The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, 3000 Arlington Ave, Toledo, OH, 43614, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., L4100 Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, 1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.,National Clinician Scholars Program, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 2800 Plymouth Rd. Bldg. 16, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. .,University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., L4100 Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. .,Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Rose SB, Garrett SM, McKinlay EM, Morgan SJ. Access to sexual healthcare during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown: cross-sectional online survey of 15-24-year-olds in a high deprivation region. BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2021; 47:277-284. [PMID: 33737316 PMCID: PMC7977071 DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2020-200986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic involved a nationwide stay-at-home lockdown in March-April 2020 that restricted access to primary healthcare services. METHODS An online survey of 15-24-year-olds in a high deprivation region of New Zealand asked about the need for, and receipt of, sexual healthcare during lockdown. Experience of telehealth and preferences for future receipt of sexual healthcare were also explored. Social media advertising was used to recruit participants over five weeks in August and October 2020. RESULTS The survey sample included 500 respondents comprising 58.8% females, 25.4% Māori (indigenous) ethnicity and 21.4% LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex +) young people. During lockdown, 22.2% of respondents reported sexual health needs (111/500), but fewer than half this group got help (45%, 50/111), believing their issue could wait, or due to barriers contacting services and lack of information about service availability. Experience of telehealth consultations (by 28/50 participants) was mostly favourable though only 46% agreed it was easier than going to the clinic. Telehealth methods were the preferred option by some participants for future receipt of sexual healthcare; but for most scenarios suggested, respondents favoured in-person clinic visits. CONCLUSIONS Young people experienced unmet need for sexual healthcare during lockdown in New Zealand, but not because services were unavailable. Findings point to the need for targeted information dissemination to young people about available services and the importance of seeking help during lockdown. More research is needed to understand the advantages and disadvantages of sexual healthcare delivered via telehealth to inform future service provision.
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- Sally B Rose
- Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Primary Health Care and General Practice, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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COVID-19 and Sexual and Reproductive Health Care: Findings From Primary Care Providers Who Serve Adolescents. J Adolesc Health 2021; 69:375-382. [PMID: 34301467 PMCID: PMC8293631 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Among U.S. primary care physicians who delivered sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to adolescents before the COVID-19 pandemic, we examine (1) changes in availability of in-person SRH services; (2) changes in accessibility and utilization of SRH services; and (3) use of strategies to support provision of SRH services during the pandemic. METHODS Data were from the DocStyles provider survey administered September-October 2020. Descriptive analyses were restricted to family practitioners, internists, and pediatricians whose main work setting was outpatient and whose practice provided family planning or sexually transmitted infection services to ≥ one patient aged 15-19 years per week just before the COVID-19 pandemic (n = 791). RESULTS Among physicians whose practices provided intrauterine device/implant placement/removal or clinic-based sexually transmitted infection testing before the COVID-19 pandemic, 51% and 36% indicated disruption of these services during the pandemic, respectively. Some physicians also reported reductions in walk-in hours (38%), evening/weekend hours (31%), and adolescents seeking care (43%) in the past month. At any point during the pandemic, 61% provided contraception initiation/continuation and 44% provided sexually transmitted infection services via telehealth. Among these physicians, about one-quarter reported confidentiality concerns with telehealth in the past month. There were small increases or no changes in other strategies to support contraceptive care. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest disruption of certain SRH services and issues with access because of the pandemic among primary care providers who serve adolescents. There are opportunities to enhance implementation of confidential telehealth services and other service delivery strategies that could help promote adolescent SRH in the United States.
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McDonagh JE, Tattersall R, Clinch J, Swan J, Foster HE, McCann L. Developmentally appropriate transitional care during the Covid-19 pandemic for young people with juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: the rationale for a position statement. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2021; 19:136. [PMID: 34433477 PMCID: PMC8386148 DOI: 10.1186/s12969-021-00609-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The importance of developmentally appropriate transitional care in young people with juvenile-onset rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease is well recognised. The Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) / European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Taskforce has developed international recommendations and standards for transitional care and a growing evidence base supports the positive benefits of such care. However, there is also evidence that universal implementation has yet to be realised. In 2020, against this background the COVID-19 pandemic arrived with significant impact on all our lives, young and old, patient, public and professional alike. The unfortunate reality of the pandemic with potential for unfavourable outcomes on healthcare provision during transition was acknowledged by the PReS working groups in a position statement to support healthcare professionals, young people and their caregivers. AIM The aim of this review is to present the literature which provides the rationale for the recommendations in the PReS Position Statement. The following areas are specifically addressed: the prime importance of care coordination; the impact of the pandemic on the various aspects of the transition process; the importance of ensuring continuity of medication supply; the pros and cons of telemedicine with young people; ensuring meaningful involvement of young people in service development and the importance of core adolescent health practices such as routine developmental assessment psychosocial screening and appropriate parental involvement during transitional care.
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- Janet E. McDonagh
- Versus Arthritis Centre for Epidemiology; Centre for MSK Research, University of Manchester, Stopford Building, 2nd floor, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9PT UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
- Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Manchester, UK
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- Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, UK
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- Public Health Family Nurse, Family Nurse Partnership, Wallacetown Health Centre, NHS Tayside, Dundee, UK
- Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) Juvenile Dermatomyositis Working Party, Manchester, UK
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- Paediatric Rheumatology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Honorary Consultant Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Chair Paediatric Global Musculoskeletal Task Force, Manchester, UK
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- Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) Juvenile Dermatomyositis Working Party, Manchester, UK
- Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologist, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
- Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Golub SA, Pham DQ, Bargeron EL, Breuner CC, Evans YN. Evaluating the Educational Impact of Telehealth on Adolescent Medicine Trainees: a Qualitative Approach. CURRENT PEDIATRICS REPORTS 2021; 9:72-76. [PMID: 34277143 PMCID: PMC8277226 DOI: 10.1007/s40124-021-00244-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Purpose of Review Telehealth has been swiftly incorporated into clinical practice since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with limited understanding of how it affects trainees’ educational experiences. Our study evaluates the impact of telehealth on clinical education in pediatric and Adolescent Medicine trainees during the pandemic. Recent Findings Previous literature on telehealth focused on provider and patient perceptions in addition to clinical education for students, though none has evaluated the experiences of medical residents and fellows in Adolescent Medicine. Summary Trainees reported enhanced opportunities for bidirectional observation with attending physicians, increased flexibility for the trainee and families, and the opportunity to engage with adolescents in their home environment. Drawbacks include decreased physical exam skill-building and technological difficulties that can interrupt the learning experience. Telehealth is a valuable tool in clinical education and innovative strategies are needed to refine and enhance these educational experiences for pediatric and Adolescent Medicine trainees.
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- Sarah A Golub
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4540 Sand Point Way NE Suite 200, M/S CSB-200, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005 USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA USA
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4540 Sand Point Way NE Suite 200, M/S CSB-200, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005 USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA USA
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4540 Sand Point Way NE Suite 200, M/S CSB-200, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005 USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA USA
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4540 Sand Point Way NE Suite 200, M/S CSB-200, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005 USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA USA
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Ford CA. The Journal of Adolescent Health's Editor-In-Chief's Annual Reflection: A Year of COVID, Coping, and Creativity. J Adolesc Health 2021; 69:1-3. [PMID: 34172136 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Ng K, Cosma A, Svacina K, Boniel-Nissim M, Badura P. Czech adolescents' remote school and health experiences during the spring 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. Prev Med Rep 2021; 22:101386. [PMID: 34012765 PMCID: PMC8113712 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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One in five adolescents reported economic disruptions during spring 2020 lockdown. Girls and older adolescents reported the worst social and mental well-being. Perceived change in sleep and physical activity varied by gender and behavior. Adolescents reported consuming more fruits and vegetables and less energy drinks. Findings can be used for time trends that include the lockdown period.
Schools around the world were closed during the spring 2020 lockdown to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As such, these rapid changes to adolescent daily routines may have had immediate as well as long-term effects on their physical, social, and mental health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the experiences, health behaviors and perceived change in health behaviors among adolescents in Czechia during the spring 2020 lockdown. Adolescents (n = 3,440, 54% girls; Mage = 13.5 years, SD = 1.6) from all regions of Czechia were recruited to complete a self-report survey based on the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, with additional items on household disruptions and socialization during lockdown, as well as items on perceived changes in health behaviors during lockdown. First, we described the self-reported impacts of the spring lockdown by gender and grade. Second, log-linear analyses were used to examine the perceived behavioral changes based on standardized cut-off values reporting for health behaviors and gender. Less than a third, 19% and 32% of the respondents reported economic and psychosocial disruptions to their family life, 79% indicated they had positive opportunities for family interactions or learning new things. Girls and older adolescents reported the worst levels of social and mental well-being. Changes in respondents’ perceived health behaviors varied by reported behavior frequencies and gender. These results may be useful to compare with future secular trends, and may serve as input in developing strategies to counter the impact of the spring 2020 or future similar lockdowns on the adolescents' well-being..
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- Kwok Ng
- School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
- Physical Activity for Health Research Cluster, Health Research Institute, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland
- Corresponding author at: School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Eastern Finland, Finland.
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- Sts Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky, University in Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences, Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, Israel
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- Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Regelmann MO, Conroy R, Gourgari E, Gupta A, Guttmann-Bauman I, Heksch R, Kamboj MK, Krishnan S, Lahoti A, Matlock K. Pediatric Endocrinology in the Time of COVID-19: Considerations for the Rapid Implementation of Telemedicine and Management of Pediatric Endocrine Conditions. Horm Res Paediatr 2021; 93:343-350. [PMID: 33486483 PMCID: PMC7900478 DOI: 10.1159/000513060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric endocrine practices had to rapidly transition to telemedicine care at the onset of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. For many, it was an abrupt introduction to providing virtual healthcare, with concerns related to quality of patient care, patient privacy, productivity, and compensation, as workflows had to change. SUMMARY The review summarizes the common adaptations for telemedicine during the pandemic with respect to the practice of pediatric endocrinology and discusses the benefits and potential barriers to telemedicine. Key Messages: With adjustments to practice, telemedicine has allowed providers to deliver care to their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The broader implementation of telemedicine in pediatric endocrinology practice has the potential for expanding patient access. Research assessing the impact of telemedicine on patient care outcomes in those with pediatric endocrinology conditions will be necessary to justify its continued use beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Molly O. Regelmann
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA,*Molly O. Regelmann, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, 3415 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx NY 10467 (USA),
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Baystate Children's Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University), Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Nationwide Children's Hospital at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Telehealth in the broadest sense has been used by pediatric clinicians for over a century, as telephone triage has been and continues to be an essential part of pediatric practice. Utilizing more advanced technology including video communication, although available, was generally underutilized until the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth presents the opportunity to bridge many divides including geographical and logistical challenges. Many acute pediatric conditions can be managed safely and effectively through telehealth especially when remote physical exam equipment is used. Telehealth can also be especially useful in medical care of children with medical complexity. Traveling with medical equipment to multiple subspecialists can be incredibly challenging and often a similar quality visit can be conducted through telehealth in the comfort of a child's home environment. Well child care presents a unique problem while trying to maintain social distancing. Integrating a hybrid model using both an in-person exam and history through video conferencing can help balance limited face to face time with the need to ensure a full and appropriate physical exam. Integration of telehealth into the pediatric patient centered medical home can enable families to gain convenience while maintaining the essential relationship with their primary care office.
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- Andrea Milne Wenderlich
- Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Ave Box #777 Rochester, NY 14624, United States.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Ave Box #777 Rochester, NY 14624, United States
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Pham DQ, Golub SA, Breuner CC, Evans YN. The Impact of Telehealth on Clinical Education in Adolescent Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Positive Preliminary Findings. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:642279. [PMID: 33816404 PMCID: PMC8017179 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.642279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose: Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of clinical care rapidly transitioned to telehealth, shifting the clinical training milieu for most trainees. In the wake of this shift, educators have attempted to keep learners engaged in patient care and optimize medical education as much as possible. There is, however, limited understanding of the effect of telehealth on clinical education. The aim of our study was to better understand the educational experience of pediatric and Adolescent Medicine trainees participating in clinical encounters via telehealth in a specialty consultation Adolescent Medicine Clinic at a quaternary pediatric care hospital. Methods: Using a web-based anonymous questionnaire, we surveyed trainees rotating through the Adolescent Medicine Clinic between March and June 2020. We used descriptive statistics to evaluate their experiences with telehealth and identify techniques that were effective to facilitate learning during a telehealth visit. Results: Surveys from 12 pediatric and Adolescent Medicine trainees were received, a 75% response rate. Most trainees (83.3%) reported no prior experience with telehealth before the onset of the pandemic. By the end of their rotation, trainees identified techniques that helped facilitate learning during a telehealth visit. The majority of trainees (83.3%) rated their experience as effective or very effective, and all reported interest in incorporating telehealth into their future practice. Conclusions: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine trainees reported overall positive experiences with telehealth in clinical education and an interest in incorporating this tool into future practice. Additional research is needed to refine techniques in engaging learners through telehealth.
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- Do-Quyen Pham
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States
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